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Decided on a Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Golffor1, Feb 6, 2013.

  1. Golffor1

    Golffor1 Junior Member

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    I decided to make the plung and purchase a prius. I got a great deal and was able to get a couple of 1000 off the car. I traded in my Carolla and got a decent price for it. I purchased a 2012 Type 2 Prius and have no complaints now...I wonder who would complain with over 40 miles per gallon or sometimes 50.

    I purchased a Blizzard Perl w/ Grey Leather Interior

    I have some questions though...

    Is it safe to switch from eco to evo to power mode while driving or is this something that I should stop doing?
     
    #1 Golffor1, Feb 6, 2013
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    welcome to priuschat! congrats, that's a great color combo! feel free to change modes at any time, as often as you like. all it does is change the throttle travel response and suppress the a/c a bit. all the best!
     
    #2 bisco, Feb 6, 2013
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    :DAlso new to a Prius, the best way to describe great fuel mileage is WOW!
     
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  4. tankyuong

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    the computer will let you know
     
    #4 tankyuong, Feb 6, 2013
  5. JMD

    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    Congrats on the Prius investment. Enjoy the car in good health.
     
    #5 JMD, Feb 6, 2013
  6. Bob Hahn

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    To sum it up! "The best is yet to come!" Congratulation on you brand new Toyota Prius! The worlds finest hybrid. Welcome to the Prius chat too! I'm so hooked! Lots of fun, interesting, informative threads. Lots of expierance, knowledge, and know how too.
     
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  7. OceanEyes

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    Agreed - PC is addictive;) ! Congratulations on your new baby - enjoy!
     
    #7 OceanEyes, Feb 7, 2013
  8. Lutchenko

    Lutchenko Will Perrin

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    If you username is anything to go by you will also have noticed that your golf clubs fit as well :)
    I managed to get three bags and two carts in mine last weekend without dropping the back seats, bit of a squeeze
    but still managed it.
     
    #8 Lutchenko, Feb 7, 2013
  9. stream

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    Congrats--enjoy.
     
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  10. Golffor1

    Golffor1 Junior Member

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    I think what impressed me also about the prius was I was in a dog class outside of course. A lady had a prius she left her car running for about 1.5 hours with the AC on and the dog inside with the windows down as well, so I asked questions like how is the power. She said there wasn't a lack of power, and she drove to Colorado with 2 great danes, the dog food, her luggage and her husbands luggage.

    I have talked to about 5 people that have a prius and I haven't heard any negative complaints about the prius. So 3 days into having one I am impressed. I have gone about 180 miles and still have 3/4 tank of gas. I am also averaging about 20 miles more than what I was in the Corolla.
     
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  12. attyjeff

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    Congrats I also have a blizzard prius, I came over from a TDI jetta car. It was a diesel and I can tell you I love this car so far. I will admit that the power is not a good and the turbo diesel but its not a big deal, the gas milage is better.
     
    #12 attyjeff, Feb 7, 2013
  13. Modelman

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    Welcome! I too just bought into Prius with a '13 Type Two in red. Avg. about 50 mpg my first week, which is fine. Had a 2000 Insight which gave 60mpg though; It's for sale, if anyone's interested.
     
    #13 Modelman, Feb 7, 2013
  14. Lutchenko

    Lutchenko Will Perrin

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    Great news that you're enjoying your car. Don't forget to post some pictures when you get a chance
     
    #14 Lutchenko, Feb 8, 2013
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